Dimed Out

In this episode of your thirteenth favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…we wrap things up on Season 5. Diving into an amateur attempt at Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold dusted lacquer, I break a cheap bowl and put it back together with superglue and gold paint. A fun little project and a metaphor of sorts for embracing flaws and imperfections...

In this episode of your third favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…I finally reach Day Zero and celebrate my Stem Cell Birthday, during which I experienced a mix of (positive) feelings and an unexpected hallucination. I also reflect on my time in Puebla, and my overall experience with HSCT. For More Information on HSCT and Clinica Ruiz - head to https://hsctmexico.com...

In this episode of your third favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT... I finally find myself at Clinica Ruiz in Puebla, Mexico to undergo my HSCT treatment. In this episode I discuss the initial surrealism of being there, along with my experiences of Chemotherapy, The Great Stem Cell Harvest of 2024 and my overall experience in the first two weeks. Next week I'll b...

In this episode of your third favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT... The months, weeks, and days are counting down until I head to Puebla, Mexico for HSCT treatment. In this second of a two parter, I go through my mental/emotional state and the practical preparation ahead of my Stem Cell Transplant. Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ K...

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT... Following my diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis I have decided to undergo HSCT (Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation). I'll be receiving treatment at Clinica Ruiz in Puebla, Mexico. In the first of two parts, I'm detailing what HSCT is and why I've decided to go for it. For professional in...

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…I unravel a stressful and concerning chain of events that ends in a stint in the hospital and a surprising diagnosis. And yes...I am being deliberately vague with this description. Follow Me on the Gram' https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/ Kofi (or Tea?) https://ko-fi.com/dimedout DIMED OUT Dimed...

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT...we're entering a world of pure imagination. From the Irish heir to a garden empire, who may or may not have killed his father on St Patrick's Day, to a Doctor entangled in the time travelling shenanigans of Abraham Van Helsing's ghost...this episode takes a look at how for the first time in...

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…we're looking at Performance. Acting the part you think other people want to see. Embodying the character we believe we need to be. The various masks we wear for those around us. We're also looking at the productive and destructive qualities of Perfectionism. What it is, how it manifests, when it...

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT… I'm digging into isolation and detachment, earnest intentions, and significant changes. Changes that I need to make for my own sake. Changes that can help break me out of an insular way of life. And changes that I find myself navigating, like a new job...in public radio. Follow Me on the Gram' h...

TW: THIS EPISODE FOCUSES ON DIETING, BODY ISSUES AND MENTAL HEALTH. It's about chuffing time! The 5th Season of your 3rd favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast, DIMED OUT, is finally here. With all good intentions I tried to piece together an interesting, different, iteration of the show. One that was partly intended to help me let go of perfectionistic traits and cause less wo...

For spooky season I've put together a mixed bag of macabre, off kilter, unsettling and downright odd treats. Deadly bread, phantom social workers, monkey men, and unsettling figures in the peaceful county of Somerset await in the Dimed Out 2023 Halloween Special.

Alright gang, in our season finale we’re asking “can a man live on completion prizes alone?” The year is 1998. The place is Japan. An aspiring comedian by the name of Nasubi auditions to be on Denpa Shonen’s new TV show with the hopes of breaking into showbiz. Selected as the sole contestant, Nasubi is then taken to a small apartment, stripped naked and told that everything he needs to survive fro...

Alright gang, this week we’re concluding our two part conversation with Tim Doyle. Not only are we getting a resolution to Tim’s encounter with the Angel of Death but Tim also digs into a variety of topics including the God frequency. Shifting from a 3rd dimensional consciousness to a 5th level consciousness. Egyptian gods, arcturians and a prayer which allegedly removes fears and other emotional...

Alright gang, this week in the first of a two part conversation, we’re talking to ordained metaphysical minister, reiki master, and conduit for the Golden Ones, Tim Doyle. In a very unique conversation that took place at my mums dining room table, I spoke to Tim about a number of things. His mission to spread the teachings of his celestial guides ‘The Golden Ones’. His ayahuasca experiences in Per...

Alright gang, this week we’re talking Social Anxiety. In a fun and insightful chat with Introvert Strategist, Roxana, mastermind behind Honest Rox, we’re looking at introverted behaviour. Being comfortable with who you are and building upon that. Societal expectations. Exposure therapy. Vulnerability. Value. Growth and so much more. You can find more of the brilliant work Roxana is doing here http...

Alright gang, this week we’re taking a look at Neurodiversity. From common elements and executive decisions to spikey profiles and beyond, we’re digging into Neurodiversity in my chat with Neurodiverse Work Coach, Jessica Michaels. We also get into life before and after her own Autism diagnosis, how she helps to create a better work environment as well as addressing some commonplace stereotypes an...

Alright gang, this week we’re finally getting round to tackling Timothy Leary. A Psychologist. An advocate for Psychedelics and free thinking. A provocateur and a counterculture icon. Cited as both “the most dangerous man in America” and a “hero of American consciousness” Leary has been, for decades, an interesting figure to say the least. But rather than dive into a biographical exploration of Le...

Alright gang, on this weeks podcast episode I’m joined by the truly inspirational Dr Kevin Payne. From being terrified of his own body to revelling in the perspective found in the church of altitude, Kevin’s story is really quite remarkable. After years of suffering from multiple sclerosis. Enduring personal loss. Trauma and emotional depletion, he gave himself one last chance. After using his aca...

Alright gang, this week we're diving into a Beatles album that was allegedly recovered from another world. It's a bizarre tale of dogs, inter dimensional travel, and purple ketchup. http://thebeatlesneverbrokeup.com/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podcast platform you prefer. Ratings and reviews always...

Alright gang, this week we’re talking about a place that has left a permanent mark on my being, The Museum of Broken Relationships. Not just that, but I’m discussing the museum with it’s former director, the wonderful Alexis Hyde. During our conversation Alexis digs into how she got he job curating the museum. How the experience was a whole. The numerous everyday and extraordinary items that were...

Alright gang, this week we’re taking a moment to celebrate a milestone. This week, Dimed Out celebrates it’s 2nd anniversary and to commemorate such a suprising landmark I’ve put together a good old fashioned compilation episode. Whether you’ve been with Dimed Out for a while or you’re new to this strange little adventure, this is a great episode to dive into as it stitches together a variety of a...

Alright gang, this week I’m joined by Bizarrist and TikTok personality Mercer Blackwell. Mercer was kind enough to give me a crash course on the world of Bizarrism and a little glimpse into his live show. From swallowing coat hangers and creating personal souvenirs inside his body, Mercer has been heavily invested in curating memorable experiences for people through his unique performances. Potent...

Alright gang, this week we’re letting it all out of our system. In the first (of hopefully more) experience episodes in Season 4, I smashed the bejesus out of some Christmas crockery. Rage Rooms or Smash Rooms as they’re also known, seem to have grown in popularity since and during the pandemic. Admittedly they do seem to be quite the cathartic release. To see if this is the case or if they’re sim...

Alright gang, this week we're concluding our chat with Gabriel Jacob Luansing aka Mister Master. In part two we’re diving a little deeper into the music side of things, exploring comedy in music and Mister Master’s lyrical spectrum. We also dig into the influences, inspirations, and creative process behind his avant-garde style of Hip Hop. If you’ve enjoyed this episode (which obviously you have)...

Alright gang, this week I’m joined by my second guest for Season 4, Gabriel Jacob Luansing aka Mr Master. Gabriel is an avant-garde MC influenced by Nerdcore who is determined to put his own spin on the Hip Hop genre. In the first of a two part conversation we talk about a whole bunch o’ stuff including his Ultra project, annotating Genius pages, human beings need to establish patterns, academia i...